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“Most of the our industry is reading yesterday’s news. You’re about to read where Ortho is going.” I’m sharing the […]

I wrote about the psychologic dangers of Too Much Money ! on OrthoStreams in 2019. Today I need to explain

For decades, the orthopedic logistics world has treated field inventory like a necessary evil: flood the market with expensive metal,

“Most of the ortho industry is reading yesterday’s news. You’re about to get next month’s edge.” I’m sharing the new

Startup founders often ask me about how to best fund their new venture. There is no single answer. Every company

On both the OrthoStreams blog and newsletter and the BoneChat private community we talk alot about what a startup should

In the ortho offices of 2026, the most dangerous phrase a professional can utter is, “That’s not my department.” The

In the sterile hallways of orthopedic conferences, “Level 1 Evidence” is treated like the holy grail. Sales reps carry tablets

The March 11 wiper attack linked to Handala remains active into its third day. Stryker has provided no firm timeline

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Tiger’s Take We are moving away from the era of “one size fits all” orthopedics. We’ve mastered the metal and

Tiger’s Take In my view, the Tecomet-Orchid merger is the definitive signal that the “supply chain as a service” model

Our industry has created fortunes for those who navigate it with precision. From trailblazing entrepreneurs like Dane Miller or Maurice

My perspective is completely different from the BoneZone piece this week, Robots Are Setting the New Standard of Surgical Care,

Why Read If you’re leading or working in an orthopedics or medtech engineering and innovation team, stop scrolling and read

I am watching the joint preservation movement growing rapidly. Patients do not trust their orthopedists 100% any longer. Especially when

In our industry, many ortho surgeons often stick with the products they know, even when newer options hit the market.

I wrote about Sports Medicine’s big moment is here now.​ Today, I’m sharing a stealth startup today in the sports

This week, I’m fired up about Bioretec, a Finnish trailblazer in bioresorbable orthopedic implants that’s redefining fracture fixation by making

Why read This article is worth reading because it spotlights an emerging medtech startup revolutionizing knee injury treatment with a

At my core, I am a product development Engineer who, in my previous life, launched somewhere around 78 implant systems

Remember when you went to the grocery store to buy ketchup in the old days. You’d find a single brand—perhaps

Building a thriving orthopedic company from scratch is no small feat. The first 5 to 10 hires you make are

You’ve likely seen virga—rain that falls but never hits the ground. It’s a striking sight, especially at sunrise or sunset,

Why don’t other orthopedic startups prioritize “simplicity first” as a foundational principle? In a recent discussion with the private BoneChat

In sports medicine, the enthesis—a critical tendon-bone junction—poses a costly challenge, with high failure rates demanding innovative solutions. In the

Globus Medical Inc.’s stock plummeted 22.96% after its Q1 2025 earnings call, driven by a disappointing revenue performance, lowered EPS

A Tale of Frozen Ambition Jim, a marketing lead at an orthopedic startup, called me. He had a vision: a

Let me know and I’ll give you a specific suggestion help you with it. Click to ask Tiger Clone and

If you don’t know OREF, you are living in a cave. OREF was founded in 1955 by orthopedic surgeons to

Complexity isn’t just a byproduct; it’s often a strategy. The orthopedic device industry, much like credit card companies or car

When you’re scaling up fast in the orthopedic world, it’s tempting to grab the first decent candidate off the block.

Mercy Virtual Care Center, nestled in Chesterfield, Missouri, is not just a facility but a pioneering force reshaping the landscape

Imagine your tire light comes on, you go to a shop, and they fix it for free, no hassle. A

7 common smells during an orthopedic procedure. 1/ Burning flesh. This smell is caused by the use of electrocautery, a device

The orthopedic sales industry is changing rapidly, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Here’s a quick look at 10 key trends

Financial Relationships Between Surgeons and Manufacturers “Pay for play” in orthopedics refers to financial arrangements where device manufacturers provide incentives

While you are reading this, great new jobs are opening up in Orthopedics.  So why can’t you find them? I am writing

What happens when an ortho startup catches their first FDA clearance ? For ortho startups, FDA clearance feels like the

I talk with many startup leaders and I find many believe that their “science project” is a legit startup business,

Ortho sales reps take on a diverse array of responsibilities that go far beyond traditional sales to ensure seamless operations,

Zimmer Biomet has partnered with RevelAi Health to market a new AI tool designed to help with orthopedic care, particularly

In 2024, the US medical device industry is facing a renewed wave of workforce disruption, part of a broader phenomenon